PM Narendra Modi on a 3-day visit to Russia and Austria

By R Anil Kumar

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia. He will hold the 22ⁿd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo-II International Airport, kicking off an important state visit to Russia. Later today, President Vladimir Putin will host a private dinner for Modi. 

• The highlight of the visit is the 22nd annual India-Russia summit, scheduled for July 9, where both leaders will engage in discussions covering a range of bilateral and global issues

• Following his engagements in Russia, Modi will proceed to Austria, marking the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over four decades, since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1983

• The Kremlin has confirmed that President Putin will engage in face-to-face talks with Modi, with a preliminary informal meeting planned for Monday evening. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the leaders will have ample opportunity for extensive, agenda-free discussions

• Ahead of the visit, Indian officials indicated that key priorities for Modi include addressing the trade imbalance between India and Russia, as well as efforts to secure the release of Indian nationals caught up in the Ukraine conflict, who were reportedly deceived into participating

Moscow, Russia, July 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo-II International Airport, kicking off an important state visit to Russia.

President Vladimir Putin will host a private dinner for Modi. The highlight of the visit is the 22nd annual India-Russia summit, scheduled for July 9, where both leaders will engage in discussions covering a range of bilateral and global issues.

PM Modi discusses ‘reform, perform, transform’ strategy with president Putin

“In the last 10 years, “I have worked on the three main principals, Reform, Perform, and Transform. The country has accepted these principals, and in my third term as Prime Minister, I have decided to work harder,” PM Modi said while talking to President Vladimir Putin.

India’s PM Narendra Modi meets Russia President Vladimir Putin

During his conversation with President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Modi pressed on his decade-long focus on the principles of reform, performance, and transformation. He stated that these principles have been widely embraced by the country, and he is committed to intensifying efforts during his third term in office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow, Russia. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov received him. He was also given a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the airport.

Russia’s First deputy PM Denis Manturov accompanies PM Modi in rare gesture

During PM Modi’s visit to Russia, a rare gesture occurred as First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov accompanied him from the airport to the hotel in the same car. Manturov holds a higher position than the Deputy Prime Minister who greeted the Chinese President on his recent visit to Russia.

‘Looking forward to further deepening special and privileged strategic partnership,’ PM tweet on arriving Russia

Landed in Moscow. Looking forward to further deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between our nations, especially in futuristic areas of cooperation. Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people.

Cutout of Modi-Putin displayed outside hotel where PM is scheduled to stay

A cutout, showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, placed outside the hotel in Moscow where PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to stay

Ostankino TV tower lights up in Indian-Russian flags for PM Modi’s Moscow visit

One of Moscow’s landmarks, the Ostankino TV tower, was lit up in the colours of the flags of India and Russia on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day high-profile visit to the Russian capital to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin.

Rising to 1,771 feet (540m), the Ostankino TV Tower is the world’s 4th tallest and Europe’s highest of its kind. The tower was erected in 1967 by the well-known Soviet engineer, Nikolai Nikitin.

As the highest free-standing building in Russia, it is a renowned symbol of Russian broadcasting, as well as a famous landmark and a must-visit destination in Moscow.

In Moscow, Russian artists dance to hindi songs to welcome PM Modi

Russia artists perform on Indian songs to welcome Narendra Modi who is currently on a two-day official visit to Russia, where he is set to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin.

‘Resolution to Russia-Ukraine war can’t be found in battleground’: Indian Govt sources

The solution to the Russia – Ukraine conflict cannot be found on the battleground. It is also the view of the global south and naturally needs to have both parties for the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy: Indian Government sources.

PM Modi visit will impact the entire world politics,” Russian lawmaker of Indian-origin asserts

“This visit was highly awaited; I believe this visit of PM Modi will have an impact on the entire world politics. It will obviously have an impact on the business ties between Russia and India, Army deals, cultural relations and geopolitics. So, this is a very crucial meeting (between PM Modi and Russian President Putin),” says Abhay Kumar Singh, the first Indian-origin lawmaker in Russia, on PM Modi’s two-day State visit.

On PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the country, Abhay Kumar Singh, United Russia Party’s Deputat says, “…PM Modi’s visit was awaited by not only President Putin but the local public too…Discussions and agreements will be held on important global topics – like defence deals. With Russian collaboration, BrahMos is giving good results. Similarly, some more defence deals will be struck after which Russian arms will be manufactured in India. Cultural topic will be touched upon. Hindi films were very famous in Russia, across the Soviet Union in the past…In the past 2 years, Indian cinema – especially South Indian cinema – has been coming in Russia. People have started liking it. Talks will also be held on the Rupee-Rouble trade, economic topics will also be touched…Geopolitics topics will definitely be touched on…The entire world is watching this. I think the results can touch the situation of the entire world.”

MEA spokesperson lays out agenda for PM Modi’s Russia visitRandhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson

With PM Modi’s arrival in Moscow, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted a video of his on Social media platform X explaining the agenda for the state visit.

PM Modi’s Austria visit to focus on high-level talks and community engagement: Envoy

India’s Ambassador to Austria, Shambhu S. Kumaran, on PM Modi’s upcoming visit, stated, “Prime Minister will engage in substantive discussions with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. He will also meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and interact with Austrian CEOs and an Indian business delegation.”

He further noted, “PM Modi will address the Indian community, who eagerly await his visit. There is great excitement among them, as they have been anticipating this visit for some time. This will be a significant highlight of the trip.”